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Driver at 'high rate of speed' swerves to avoid spike strips, dies in crash, UHP says

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 11:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A driver crashed and died Tuesday night after swerving to avoid spike strips set by troopers who were trying to stop the driver due to speed, the Utah Highway Patrol said.

Special Olympics Torch Run unites athletes, law enforcement across Utah

Brian Carlson, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 20 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Special Olympics torch is making its way through Utah right now, ahead of the upcoming Special Olympics Utah Summer Games in Cedar City.

Utah advocates worry about potential Medicaid cuts' impact on kids

Annie Knox, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 20 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

As Republicans in the U.S. House propose steep cuts to Medicaid over the next 10 years, advocates in Utah say they're worried children will lose access to medical care.

Trump selects $175B Golden Dome defense shield design, appoints leader

Mike Stone and Jeff Mason, Reuters  |  Posted May 20 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he had selected a design for the $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense shield and named a Space Force general to head the ambitious program aimed at blocking threats from China and Russia.

Biden had not received prostate cancer screening since 2014, spokesperson says

Gram Slattery and Nandita Bose, Reuters  |  Posted May 20 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former President Joe Biden had not received a test for prostate cancer, known as a PSA, for more than a decade before he was diagnosed with an advanced form of the disease last week, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Firefighter's bar in Herriman hosts discussion on first responder trauma

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 20 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The experiences of first responders can lead to depression, anxiety and trauma. One Utah firefighter hopes to tackle it through community discussions hosted at his new bar in Herriman.

Utah shop teacher graduates top of class in Utah Air National Guard

Arianne Brown for KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 7:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite seemingly insurmountable challenges, 33-year-old Kaysville Jr. High School shop teacher Brian Clancy completed basic training and graduated top of his class.

House fire displaces family in Washington County

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted May 20 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A structure fire reported in Washington County early Tuesday prompted a multiagency response to fight the quickly spreading blaze.

What will happen to your genetic data after 23andMe sale?

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted May 20 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has said it will preserve the privacy of 23andMe's genetic data after it acquires the DNA testing company.

Audit finds several safety code violations with new and renovated K-12 schools

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 5:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A legislative audit found "consistent problems" of compliance with building codes in several newly constructed and renovated public schools.

DNA match leads to arrest in West Valley home robbery, sexual assault

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A DNA match led to the arrest of a man accused of forcing his way into a West Valley apartment in March, then sexually assaulting and robbing a woman.

Utah could be in for another hot summer, but will it also be wet or dry?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah could be in for another scorching summer, but long-range outlooks offer hope for a productive monsoon season.

Funding cuts for school meals come at same time as call for healthier food

Renee Hickman, Reuters  |  Updated May 20 - 4:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration's mixed messages on school meals create a challenge for those involved with school nutrition programs, one school district nutrition program manager says.

2 face criminal charges tied to missing and 'endangered' Utah teen

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two men, one from Florida and one from Texas, face multiple criminal charges tied to the disappearance of a 15-year-old Utah girl.

George Wendt, who played a beloved barfly on 'Cheers' and found a home onstage, dies at 76

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  |  Updated May 20 - 3:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy "Cheers" and later crafted a stage career, has died. He was 76.

Have You Seen This? Is Utah coming for all Arizona pro sports teams now?

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 3:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The sale of the Arizona Coyotes to Ryan and Ashley Smith has left some deep scars for NHL fans in the state of Arizona.

Man dies in southern Utah after suspected accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated May 20 - 3:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man died after a suspected accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound while engaging in recreational shooting east of St. George in Washington County.

Utah to offer loans to agricultural producers as drought lingers over the state

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many Utah agricultural producers now have access to a new resource that might help them deal with the state's ongoing drought conditions.

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Do you know where your beef comes from?

Bar-W Beef  |  Posted May 20 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns who prefer their beef come from a local source will find fresh, direct-to-butcher meat from Bar-W Beef.

Trump struggles to convince Republican holdouts in Congress visit to push tax bill

David Morgan, Bo Erickson and Nandita Bose, Reuters  |  Updated May 20 - 2:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Tuesday pressed his fellow Republicans in the U.S. Congress to unite behind a sweeping tax-cut bill, but apparently failed to convince a handful of holdouts who could still block a package that encompasses much of his domestic agenda.

Good Samaritan helps driver after car plows into power poles, flips in Layton

Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 20 - 1:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sheldon Williams went out Monday afternoon to get his son a shake at Jack in the Box when the duo heard a huge noise. Williams ran over to see if he could help.

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The new Interior secretary is from the West. Here's what his leadership could mean

Samuel Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted May 20 - 12:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the newly sworn-in Interior secretary, Doug Burgum ascends to the Cabinet at a time when America, and the West, seem poised for massive transformation.

Transportation Department expected to declare Biden fuel economy rules exceeded authority

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated May 20 - 12:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Transportation Department is expected to declare that fuel economy rules issued under then-President Joe Biden exceeded the government's legal authority by including electric vehicles in setting the rules, automaker officials said Monday.

4 Roy police officers on leave pending sexual assault investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 12:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A call for a "medical emergency" at Snowbird has turned into a sexual assault investigation involving four Roy police officers who are now on leave.

Uinta Triangle: Investigation of Australian hiker's 2011 disappearance in Utah's backcountry

Dave Cawley, KSL Podcasts  |  Posted May 20 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Most people who go missing in the Uinta Mountains emerge, eventually, alive or dead. A smaller number are never found.

Human remains found in Kane County linked to St. George woman

Mori Kessler, St. George News  |  Posted May 20 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A hunter discovered human remains on Cedar Mountain that were later confirmed to belong to Courtney Lynne Townsend.

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Amazing international cuisine you can find in Utah Valley

Utah Valley Chamber  |  Posted May 20 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Some of the best restaurants in Utah County are serving up incredible global fare.

'I am trying to kill my wife,' armed West Jordan man allegedly tells 911 dispatcher

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police say officers showed great restraint by not shooting after a West Jordan man pointed a gun at them. The 76-year-old allegedly attacked his wife with a sledgehammer.

Patrick Kinahan: With Utah or Cleveland, Mitchell's season again ends in bitter fashion

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 10:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Another early exit in the playoffs for Donovan Mitchell and his team is making a Hall of Fame center look clairvoyant.

Hawaii is beautiful, but it costs a lot to keep the lights on — especially compared to Utah

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted May 20 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new study has revealed just how much your location impacts your energy costs.

West Valley father charged with beating teenage son for years

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 9:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley man is facing multiple charges of child abuse accusing him of punching and using boards and broomsticks to beat his son for years.

Why saving for a down payment on Salt Lake City home can take decades

Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 20 - 9:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

New data shared with the KSL Investigators finds that the typical Salt Lake City household would need 23.7 years to save for a down payment on a median-priced home.

American Fork man arrested in FBI child exploitation sting

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 8:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County man was arrested in an FBI sting Monday after agents say he thought he had arranged to meet up with a father to sexually abuse his two young children.

Successful T-cell therapy for hematologic cancers now available in St. George

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 8:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Cancer patients living in southern Utah and nearby states now have a facility offering a highly specialized treatment much closer to home.

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Building new connections between gut health and wellness

University of Utah Health  |  Posted May 20 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Many Americans have started to realize just how important gut health is to their overall physical and mental well-being. And their search for products and treatments to promote a healthy gut has taken off.

Utah Gov. Cox's one piece of advice for Trump to be 'more successful'

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted May 20 - 7:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

One lesson from the Beehive State could help President Donald Trump accomplish more of what he wants to get done, according to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.

Flag honoring Utah man killed in action is getting repaired, replaced

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 20 - 7:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

A giant U.S. flag flown in North Ogden each year is undergoing some big changes after it was damaged by wind and rain last year.

'Dilbert' cartoon creator says he has same prostate cancer as Joe Biden

Associated Press  |  Posted May 20 - 7:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

The creator of the Dilbert comic strip, which was canceled by most newspapers two years ago over the creator's racist comments, said Monday that he has been diagnosed with the same aggressive prostate cancer as former President Joe Biden.

CBS News chief stepping down in disagreement over news future

Helen Coster, Reuters  |  Updated May 20 - 6:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wendy McMahon, the president and CEO of CBS News, will step down from her position, telling staffers that she and the company have differing views on the path forward, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Monday.

How has Salt Lake City's east-west divide affected you? The city wants your feedback

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 6:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City transportation planners are asking for community feedback as they seek solutions to the city's long-standing east-west divide.

Death rates for prostate cancer in Utah hit No. 4 in the US

Brian Carlson, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 19 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The death rate for men with prostate cancer has risen in Utah to the fourth-highest state in the U.S.

History made: Westminster University honors its class of '25 during school's 150th anniversary

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted May 19 - 9:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Westminster University honors its annual graduating class of students every spring — but the class of 2025 will forever hold a special distinction.

Delta can sue CrowdStrike over computer outage that caused 7,000 canceled flights

Jonathan Stempel, Reuters  |  Updated May 19 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Delta Air Lines can pursue much of its lawsuit seeking to hold cybersecurity company CrowdStrike liable for a massive computer outage last July that caused the carrier to cancel 7,000 flights, a Georgia state judge ruled.

'Embracing the Olympics': Ogden leaders prepping for 2034 Winter Games tout potential upshot

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 19 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden leaders, who met Monday with 2034 Olympic organizers, are planning for the Winter Games and the potential upshot in and around Weber County.

Popular YouTube show 'Outdoor Boys' says goodbye

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted May 19 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Luke Nichols has entertained millions of people with his extreme camping, fishing and hunting exploits in the Alaska wilderness for a decade. He says he's shutting down the channel.

Health experts warn of vaping dangers and link to pulmonary disease

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Updated May 19 - 8:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Vaping has increased in popularity over recent years, and doctors are sounding the alarm on the health hazards.

'Sesame Street' taking up residence on Netflix

Lisa Respers France and Liam Reilly, CNN  |  Updated May 19 - 7:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Sesame Street," the popular long-running children's program, has found a new home at Netflix.

Driver arrested with blood-alcohol level more than 6 times legal limit, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 19 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A repeat DUI offender was arrested against after Salt Lake police say his blood-alcohol level tested at more than six times the legal limit.

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A uniquely Utah vacation is affordable and attainable!

Ruby's Inn  |  Posted May 19 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

With stunning national parks nearby — and comfortable, affordable lodging just steps from the trailhead — an exciting and affordable family vacation is more accessible than you might think.

Class essays, business donation lead to quieter hallways at Utah school

Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com  |  Posted May 19 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mrs. Rita Lewis' class members used their writing skills to reach out to local businesses and change their classroom forever.

Biden's cancer diagnosis prompts new questions about his health while in office

Andy Sullivan, Reuters  |  Updated May 19 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former President Joe Biden's cancer announcement revived questions on Monday about the extent of his health issues during his tenure.

Salt Lake City approves $1.16M toward 2 new 9-Line land purchases

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 19 - 5:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City is close to acquiring a pair of properties that its leaders believe will help enhance a critical east-west connection trail that runs through it.

Senate Democratic leader proposes ban on foreign Air Force One

Richard Cowan, Reuters  |  Updated May 19 - 4:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer on Monday introduced a bill that would prevent any foreign aircraft from being used as Air Force One, the aircraft that transports the president.

Detectives still gathering info about man accused of holding Utah family hostage for 6 months

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 19 - 4:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police say they are still investigating how a man was able to maintain control over a Utah family of seven for months. He faces potential kidnapping, assault and threats charges.

Have You Seen This? The kiss of doom

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted May 19 - 3:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Never before has an air kiss caused so much destruction.

Firefighters, lithium ion battery fire victims share do's and don'ts

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 19 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several fires across northern Utah sparked by lithium ion battery-powered equipment have kept fire crews busy. Now, they're reminding Utahns how to safely store, use, charge and dispose of these batteries.

How a Paris temple inspired a colorful feature atop Utah Capitol's newest building

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 19 - 2:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Crews have installed a stunning new feature atop the North Capitol Building, which depicts the state of Utah through a large stained glass piece.

Vice President Vance invites Pope Leo, an American, to visit home

Joshua McElwee, Reuters  |  Updated May 19 - 2:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Vice President JD Vance met on Monday at the Vatican with Pope Leo XIV, the first leader of the global Catholic Church from the United States, and extended an invitation for Leo to make an official visit home.

St. George pilot lands a new app connecting aviators, instructors and planes

Jessi Bang, St. George News  |  Posted May 19 - 1:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

A St. George pilot is flying high with an app that connects flight instructors with students, helps pilots find planes to rent and puts mechanics just a tap away. It's a one-stop shop for all things aviation.